Pork

The law is causing pork producers nationwide to react, with an estimated 1,250, or about 4 percent, of producers and distributors coming into compliance.

Justice Neil M. Gorusch wrote, “While the Constitution addresses many weighty issues, the type of pork chops California merchants may sell is not on that list.”

The pork industry argues the law violates the U.S. Constitution, while proponents say they are protecting animal rights.

Beef and pork production are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels after disruptions during the spring when outbreaks of COVID-19 sent workers home and meat plants reduced production.